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Capri Tour & Blue Grotto (Half-Day) from Sorrento

🐠 Water Activities

Capri Tour & Blue Grotto (Half-Day) from Sorrento

A private four-hour boat expedition circling Capri's dramatic coastline, departing from Sorrento with an English-speaking skipper. You'll navigate past towering sea cliffs, hidden coves and natural rock formations including the celebrated Blue Grotto, with multiple opportunities to swim in the clear Mediterranean waters. Groups up to five people travel on a dedicated vessel, discovering landmarks like the Faraglioni Rocks, Villa Malaparte and the island's legendary grottos while learning the geography and mythology that shaped this famous destination.

4 hoursfrom AUD $917

Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

This nine-hour private excursion whisks you from Civitavecchia Port directly into Rome's layered history. Your English-speaking driver navigates an air-conditioned minivan through the city's neighbourhoods, stopping at landmarks you choose—the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more. You'll shape the day around what captivates you most, pause for lunch at your own pace, then return to the port with time to spare before your ship departs.

9 hoursfrom AUD $634

Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno

Swap your cruise ship for a nine-hour exploration of Cinque Terre, UNESCO-listed villages perched along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your driver collects you from Livorno port and navigates to three hamlets chosen based on weather and transport schedules—though the route flexes to suit your preferences. You'll have breathing room to eat, browse local shops, and absorb the terraced vineyards and pastel buildings that define this stretch of coastline. The itinerary adapts in real time, ensuring you see what's actually accessible rather than following a rigid script.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1833

Campo dè Fiori Market and Trevi Fountain Food and Wine Tour in Rome

🍜 Food & Cooking

Campo dè Fiori Market and Trevi Fountain Food and Wine Tour in Rome

Spend four hours navigating Rome's neighbourhood markets and monuments with a local guide, sampling over ten regional dishes paired with wine and beer. You'll start at Campo de' Fiori, the city's working produce market, then walk to iconic sites including Trevi Fountain whilst eating your way through neighbourhood trattorias and wine bars. The tour balances eating and walking in equal measure, steering clear of tour-bus crowds by sticking to spots locals actually frequent.

4 hoursfrom AUD $148

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

AMALFI COAST TOUR from Positano (enjoy Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento)

A nine-hour private drive along the Amalfi Coast's most scenic stretches, linking Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver. You'll navigate the dramatic clifftop roads at your own pace, stopping wherever the views demand it. The driver handles the technical bits—hairpin turns and tight village streets—leaving you free to take in the vertical landscape, lemon groves and pastel-coloured towns perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea.

9 hoursfrom AUD $498

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo, a family-owned vineyard in Irpinia's celebrated wine region, learning winemaking from the proprietor before heading to the kitchen. You'll shape and bake pizza over a wood fire, then settle in for a leisurely lunch where each course pairs thoughtfully with six estate wines, anchored by the structured, age-worthy Taurasi DOCG. Transport, tastings, and coffee included. Best suited to those wanting genuine hospitality rather than polished tourism.

8 hoursfrom AUD $248

Pasta Cooking class in the countryside

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pasta Cooking class in the countryside

Learn to roll, shape and cook pasta the way Italian nonnas taught their grandchildren, in a countryside kitchen near Florence. This 6.5-hour class keeps groups small—just 12 people maximum—so you'll get proper attention from hosts who've grown up making pasta at home. You'll work with fresh eggs from their land, taste their olive oil and local wines, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport from Florence is included, as are all ingredients and a full lunch.

6h 30mfrom AUD $250

Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

🐠 Water Activities

Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

A seven-hour private boat journey threading between Lipari and Vulcano, two of the Aeolian Islands' volcanic jewels. You'll navigate dramatic coastlines by wooden vessel, dropping anchor at sea-locked coves for swimming and snorkelling. The route sweeps past towering rock formations and submerged caves, circumnavigating Vulcano to reveal thermal pools and sheltered bays. Lunch choices let you either visit a harborside settlement or eat at a modest restaurant inland. The small-group format keeps the experience genuine rather than choreographed.

7 hoursfrom AUD $983

Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Full Day Private Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Explore the Amalfi Coast's hidden coves and dramatic cliffs from the water with Giovanni, a local skipper who navigates to secluded spots most visitors miss. This six to seven hour private boat tour includes snorkelling gear, onboard refreshments from water to limoncello, and beach towels. You'll anchor in crystalline bays, spot sea caves, and swim in spots accessible only by boat. The pace is relaxed—you set the rhythm with your captain's expert local knowledge steering the way.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2583

Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries

A 10-hour winery tour through the UNESCO-listed Prosecco Hills, based from Venice or Treviso. You'll visit two family-owned cellars in Valdobbiadene, taste seven glasses of DOCG Prosecco paired with regional charcuterie and cheese, explore the prized Cartizze vineyard slopes, and have free time wandering Conegliano's medieval centre with its castle, churches and main piazza.

10 hoursfrom AUD $265

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sea Villa Cefalù: Hands-on 4-Course Pasta Cooking Class & Wine

Learn to make four Sicilian courses from scratch at Sea Villa Cefalù, where you'll work through pasta, sauce, vegetable dishes and dessert alongside a chef in a relaxed kitchen setting. Over five hours, you'll knead dough, shape pasta and plate dishes yourself, breaking midway for sparkling wine and appetisers. Afterwards, sit together to eat what you've cooked, paired with regional wines, and take home a PDF guide to repeat the recipes in your own kitchen.

5 hoursfrom AUD $200

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

A guided drive along Italy's most dramatic coastline, this 6–8 hour private tour showcases the Amalfi Coast's pastel villages and clifftop views without heavy interior sightseeing. Your multilingual local driver navigates the winding roads whilst sharing regional history and anecdotes. Based in Sorrento with connections across Italy, the company prioritises flexibility—routes and pacing adjust to your interests. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with parking handled, leaving you free to step out, photograph, and absorb the landscape.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1583

Amalfi Boat Tour from to Positano Praiano or Amalfi. 7 hours

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Boat Tour from to Positano Praiano or Amalfi. 7 hours

A seven-hour coastal voyage along Italy's Amalfi stretch, guided by a seasoned local captain navigating past Praiano, the Furore fjord and emerald-hued grottoes. You'll drop anchor in quiet coves for swimming and snorkelling, with the option to lunch at waterfront restaurants. The boat—equipped with showers, snorkelling gear and an open bar of soft drinks, beer and prosecco—suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with prams.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1983

Enjoy the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii - Tour with our Local Driver

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Enjoy the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii - Tour with our Local Driver

Spend a full day exploring two of Italy's most compelling destinations with your private driver navigating between them. Start in Ravello, perched high on the Amalfi Coast with sweeping Mediterranean views and charming village streets to wander. Then head to Pompeii, where you'll have two hours to walk the haunting Roman streets frozen in time by Vesuvius. Your English-speaking driver handles all logistics—parking, tolls, transfers from your hotel or port—leaving you free to soak in the landscape and history.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $533

Tour in Gommone di Cala Mariolu e Goloritzé con Skipper

🐠 Water Activities

Tour in Gommone di Cala Mariolu e Goloritzé con Skipper

Explore the dramatic Gulf of Orosei coastline and reach isolated beaches of Cala Mariolu and Goloritzé via rigid inflatable boat with a local skipper. This 8.5-hour adventure along Sardinia's Baunei coast reveals towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and pristine coves accessible only by sea. Your experienced guide navigates the rugged marine landscape, revealing hidden corners of this protected gulf that define the region's raw coastal appeal.

8h 30mfrom AUD $133

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Private Full-Day Guided Boat Tour at the Amalfi Coast

Experience the Amalfi Coast's dramatic cliffs and hidden coves from the water on a private six to seven-hour speedboat charter. Your 38-foot vessel visits Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi whilst you enjoy prosecco, snacks, and uninterrupted views of one of southern Italy's most striking coastlines. This is the approach locals favour—approaching these pastel-hued villages and stacked terraces from the sea where their full scale becomes apparent.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2750

Private boat tour Capri Full day

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour Capri Full day

Charter a traditional wooden gozzo sorrentino for up to seven guests and explore Capri's hidden coves, sea caves, and dramatic rock formations at your own pace. This full-day private boat tour covers the coastline between Capri and the Amalfi Coast, guided by experienced skippers who know the quietest anchorages and best snorkelling spots. Whether you're after a leisurely family outing, couples' escape, or celebration with friends, the boat's comfortable design and onboard amenities make it an unhurried way to experience the region's Mediterranean beauty.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1625

Positano Amalfi and Ravello Small Group Tour from Sorrento

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Positano Amalfi and Ravello Small Group Tour from Sorrento

Explore three jewels of the Amalfi Coast in a single day with a small group capped at eight travellers. This 8–9 hour tour strings together Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello via the legendary coastal drive, stopping for photographs and giving you unhurried time to wander each town independently. Your driver knows the region's stories and back roads, steering you toward quieter spots whilst you soak in the views and architecture.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $148

Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port

This private shore excursion whisks you from Messina port straight to Taormina and Castelmola, two of Sicily's most picturesque hilltop towns. Over 5–6 hours, you'll explore winding medieval streets, sample local cannoli and wine, and soak in views of the Ionian coastline—all with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide who'll get you back to your ship on time.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $248

The Blue Fever: Capri island day cruise

🐠 Water Activities

The Blue Fever: Capri island day cruise

Spend a full day aboard a private boat exploring Capri's dramatic coastline, sea caves, and hidden swimming spots. Your English-speaking skipper navigates the island's best-kept corners while you move between snorkelling sessions, waterside dining, and wandering Capri town's piazzas and clifftop gardens. Seven to eight hours of flexible exploration with prosecco and nibbles included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1833

Private Transfer from Rome and nearby to Sorrento or to Positano

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer from Rome and nearby to Sorrento or to Positano

Direct transfer by private Mercedes from Rome's airports or city centre to Sorrento or Positano, taking around four hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates the route whilst sharing regional knowledge and stories. Vehicles are government-licensed, air-conditioned, and regularly serviced. Pickups available from Fiumicino or Ciampino airports, hotels, and Airbnb accommodation within five kilometres of your destination. Sit back and let someone else handle the winding coastal roads.

4 hoursfrom AUD $674

Luxury Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana&Levanzo from Trapani

🐠 Water Activities

Luxury Private Tour of the Egadi Islands: Favignana&Levanzo from Trapani

Spend eight hours cruising the Egadi Islands aboard a sleek private vessel, exploring Favignana and Levanzo with a dedicated skipper. This tailored experience pairs uncluttered deck space with prosecco, quality snorkelling gear, and Sicilian nibbles. You'll navigate hidden coves and crystalline waters at your own pace, steering clear of the ferry crowds. Based out of Trapani, the tour operates on two premium dinghies—the Nesis and BWA—each fitted with cabins and sun lounges for groups up to 12.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

PRIVATE DAY TOUR OF AMALFI COAST from Naples/Salerno/Sorrento or Positano

Explore three of the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated villages with a private driver over eight hours, departing from Naples, Salerno, Sorrento or Positano. Visit the clifftop gardens of Ravello, the ceramic-tiled dome of Amalfi's cathedral, and the pastel-stacked houses of Positano. Your driver navigates the winding coast road, leaving you free to soak in the views and stop for lunch at a local spot overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

8 hoursfrom AUD $648

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7,5m

🐠 Water Activities

Ischia island private excursion on Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7,5m

Explore Ischia's hidden coves and crystalline waters aboard a private 7.5-metre Gozzo boat. This 7–8 hour excursion departs from your chosen port and offers complete flexibility to chase whatever calls you—secluded swimming spots, snorkelling reefs, or tucked-away villages. The crew know these waters intimately and adjust the itinerary to wind, weather and your mood. Includes all snorkelling kit, towels, and refreshments.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1083

Rome with Golf Cart at Night with Pizza & Ice Cream

🍜 Food & Cooking

Rome with Golf Cart at Night with Pizza & Ice Cream

Glide through Rome's nocturnal streets in a golf cart for four hours, stopping to eat your way through the city's best neighbourhoods. Start with cured meats and fresh mozzarella, move on to a proper Roman pasta or pizza dinner, then finish with gelato from an artisan gelateria. You'll see the city lit up and feel like a local rather than a tourist queuing at monuments.

4 hoursfrom AUD $282

Flexible Private Tour of Rome with English Speaking Driver

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Flexible Private Tour of Rome with English Speaking Driver

Spend seven hours navigating Rome's iconic landmarks from a private air-conditioned vehicle, setting your own agenda. Your English-speaking driver provides commentary from behind the wheel, taking you past the Colosseum, Vatican, and beyond at whatever pace suits you. Perfect for first-timers after a solid overview or travellers short on time who want flexibility without rushing between sites on foot.

7 hoursfrom AUD $922

2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

🍜 Food & Cooking

2 Guests Private Prosecco Road Tour All Inclusive from Conegliano

A private five-and-a-half-hour tour through Prosecco Superiore DOCG territory, starting from Conegliano. You'll visit three distinct wineries, each offering different perspectives on how this sparkling wine is made and enjoyed. The route includes cellar tours, vineyard walks, and tastings paired with local food—cheese, cured meats, and bread—finishing back in town by mid-afternoon.

5h 30mfrom AUD $667

From Sorrento: Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Tour by car

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

From Sorrento: Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Tour by car

A six to seven-hour private car tour departing Sorrento that lets you set the rhythm along the Amalfi Coast. Your local driver navigates the dramatic coastal roads while you stop where and when you choose—whether that's lingering in Positano's boutique quarter, examining Amalfi's cathedral, or catching sunset from Ravello's clifftop terraces. You'll discover viewpoints inaccessible to coach tours and receive recommendations for family-run restaurants beyond the tourist circuit.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $787

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

🍜 Food & Cooking

Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo, a family-owned vineyard in Irpinia's wine country, learning winemaking from the proprietor before rolling out pizza dough in a wood-fired oven. A leisurely countryside lunch follows, with six wines—including the structured Taurasi DOCG—matched thoughtfully to each course. You'll walk the vines and cellars, cook alongside locals, and taste what serious Southern Italian viticulture produces. Suits couples, groups, and anyone after genuine hospitality without the tourist circuit.

8 hoursfrom AUD $167

Tour in Rome, the great beauty

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tour in Rome, the great beauty

An eight to nine hour private drive through Rome's layered history, led by an enthusiastic driver who traces the ancient roads where Roman legions once marched against the Etruscans. Starting from the countryside outskirts, you'll follow the same routes travelled over two millennia ago, moving through epochs from the kingdom period through papal Rome and beyond. Your driver—a history devotee rather than a formal guide—shares personal knowledge of the city's evolution, offering context as you move through distinct historical zones.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1317

Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience

Spend a day in Montalcino exploring the cellars and vineyards behind Brunello, one of Italy's most celebrated reds. This eight-hour private tour takes you through working estates in the heart of Tuscany, with tastings directly from producers, lunch, and transport included. You'll taste multiple vintages and learn how terroir shapes these complex wines from the people who make them.

8 hoursfrom AUD $583

Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Winery on Mt Vesuvius

🛕 Culture & History

Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Winery on Mt Vesuvius

Explore Pompeii with Fabrizio, an archaeologist who's spent three decades decoding the city's secrets. You'll skip the queues and tour the ruins at your own pace in a private Mercedes, examining the Roman engineering and daily life preserved by Vesuvius's eruption. The afternoon shifts to a boutique winery on the volcano's slopes, where you'll taste local wines and eat lunch overlooking the vines that thrive in volcanic soil. Four to seven hours total, depending on how long you linger.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $600

Eat like a local

🍜 Food & Cooking

Eat like a local

Learn to cook three Italian dishes in a family's home kitchen over four hours, working alongside locals who share their everyday recipes and techniques. You'll prepare lunch and dinner from scratch, gaining insight into how Italian families actually eat at home rather than what restaurants serve tourists. All skill levels welcome.

4 hoursfrom AUD $215

Cooking Class with garden visit

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking Class with garden visit

This four-hour Amalfi Coast experience blends cooking instruction with garden exploration and a sit-down meal. You'll work with seasonal foraged ingredients sourced from local growers, prepare three courses from scratch, and eat what you've made alongside wines selected from regional producers. It's a hands-on introduction to how the coast's food culture actually works, not a stage-managed performance.

4 hoursfrom AUD $258

Full-day Exclusive Private boat tour on the Amalfi coast

🐠 Water Activities

Full-day Exclusive Private boat tour on the Amalfi coast

Spend seven to eight hours aboard a restored eight-metre Gozzo Sorrentino exploring the Amalfi coastline with your own group. Your skipper handles navigation while you swim in translucent coves, investigate sea caves, and take in the dramatic cliffside scenery. The boat carries cold drinks, beer, Prosecco, and nibbles throughout the day. Tailor the itinerary to suit your pace and interests—whether that means lingering in a particular spot or moving between multiple stops.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1750

Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi back

🍜 Food & Cooking

Lecce to Galatina E-Bike: Olive Mill & Wine Tasting + Taxi back

Pedal through the Salento countryside on an e-bike, covering a gentle 28 km loop from Lecce to the villages of Sternatia and Galatina. Meet Gaetano in Sternatia, a local keeper of Griko—the ancient Greek dialect still spoken in this 3,000-year-old enclave—and descend into a 15th-century underground olive mill carved into the bedrock. Visit Galatina's Basilica with its stunning 14th-century frescoes, then stop at the legendary pasticceria where the Pasticciotto was first made in 1740. A private taxi whisks you back to Lecce at 1 PM.

4h 30mfrom AUD $282

Pompeii & Herculaneum Exclusive Private Tour with Archaeologist

🛕 Culture & History

Pompeii & Herculaneum Exclusive Private Tour with Archaeologist

Walk through two Roman towns frozen by Vesuvius's 79 A.D. eruption with a private archaeologist who unpicks what daily life looked like before the ash fell. Most visitors skip Herculaneum, but its superior preservation reveals details Pompeii can't—intact wooden beams, carbonised food, graffiti on walls. This four-hour tour covers both sites at your own rhythm, with skip-the-line access and private transport between them. You'll move past the headline facts into the texture of how ordinary residents actually lived.

4 hoursfrom AUD $642

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

A four-hour private boat journey across Lake Como reveals the lake's architectural gems and mountain-backed shoreline at your own pace. Your skipper navigates past celebrated villas—including the Clooney residence and the Casino Royale filming location—while pointing out the region's layered history. Stop in villages like Bellagio, Menaggio or Varenna depending on your chosen duration and departure point. The boat holds an intimate group, letting you absorb the Alps and lakeside hamlets without the bustle of group tours.

4 hoursfrom AUD $667

5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class

Hunt for truffles across Tuscan hillsides with a trained dog and expert spotter, then cook what you've found with a local chef at an organic agritourism near Mugello. This five-hour experience pairs foraging with hands-on cooking instruction, culminating in a leisurely lunch featuring your own truffle discoveries. You'll work alongside passionate practitioners who prioritise authentic regional food and sustainable practice over shortcuts.

5 hoursfrom AUD $758

Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour - Pick up included

🛕 Culture & History

Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour - Pick up included

A four-hour private tour collecting you from your central Rome hotel to explore the Vatican's artistic treasures. You'll walk the Pope's Gardens with a Blue Badge guide, spotting Renaissance fountains and period architecture, then move through the Vatican Museums to stand before Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling—arguably the most celebrated paint job in history. The sheer scale of what one person accomplished on that vault becomes visceral when you're actually standing underneath it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1225

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